How can you deduce if there’s
inflammation? Like anything else, researchers look
for a means to measure it. To measure inflammation, researchers try
to find inflammatory biomarkers, biological markers like tumor
necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), C-reactive protein (CRP), and interleukin-6,
interleukin-1β, that showed an increase. Researchers
have discovered that chronic inflammation raised
cytokine production and activated pro-inflammatory
pathways that may bring about non-specific low back pain.(1)
Researchers observed systemic inflammation in chronic LBP and
may influence transition from acute to persistent low back pain. Particularly,
CRP was found elevated in acute low back pain patients and
not in control patients. TNF was higher in back pain
patients especially in patients with depression. (2) Since
researchers have already verified that inflammation
is linked to back pain, Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. knows that
inflammation must be decreased to help in reducing Auburn back pain.

HOW TO STOP INFLAMMATION

Well, first, know what inflammation does. Researchers
used lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to create
intervertebral disc degeneration in experiments. They set out
to see what might potentially reduce
the generated back pain that accompanies it
and/or even prevent the degeneration initially
so we humans do not have to be subjected to
low back pain at all! That’s a tall order
though, Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. understands. But follow
this: researchers utilized LPS to establish the
degeneration that led to low back pain. They discovered
that procyanidin B3 (PRO-B3) seen in our diets prevented
the production of inflammatory markers - tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-Α),
interleukin-6 (IL-6), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and nitric oxide – associated
with disc degeneration. It also prevented the loss of the
disc’s gelatinous nucleus pulposus cells and structural damage of
its anulus fibrosus (outer rings of disc). What does all this signify
to researchers looking for a way to prevent degenerative
disc degeneration (DDD)? PRO-B3 may be considered as a
treatment agent for intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). This is a welcome bit
of information for those 80% of us adults who are likely
to get IVDD, a major cause of low back pain.(3) Another recent
paper explained that the p38 MAPK inflammatory pathway may be a
way to defer DDD utilizing the tyrosine
kinase inhibitor, Genistein. (4) That’s hopeful
in the treatment of Auburn back pain and inflammation.

Vitamin D FOR INFLAMMATION

Research states that vitamin D deficiency is linked
with low back pain that is stronger in younger women and in those with more
severe deficiency. (5) Vitamin D deficiency is linked to lumbar
disc disease and more severe low back pain in postmenopausal women. (6) Let
us talk about your vitamin D intake at your next
Auburn chiropractic appointment.

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Our method at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. centers on chiropractic wellness as well as alleviation of pain, especially spine pain and its related conditions. We administer in depth care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, arm pain, leg pain, and injuries to the body from a car accident, sports injury or other cause. Our chiropractic practice respectfully serves the Auburn area. We pride ourselves on being patient-oriented and responsive to your needs be they about insurance filing or appointment making or your health and healing. We provide customized treatment plans to accommodate your specific needs. If you're in need of a chiropractor in the Auburn area, contact us today!